Don't Wait by Adie

Reviewed by Tracy Darlington

"...has
a simplicity that is refreshing, with enough variety within her folk/rock
genre to keep you eager for the next track."

After The Benjamin Gate called
it quits in 2003, South African native and lead singer Adrienne Camp
opened a clothing store in Indiana and
secretly dreamed of recording a cd on her own. Then out of the blue,
husband and singer Jeremy Camp suggested, “Honey, I think it would
really cool if you did a solo album.” Adie says, “I was thrilled,
because I was thinking the same thing. It’s been scary stepping
out on my own without the band guys. The Benjamin Gate was all about
pushing boundaries, no holding back. This cd fits me so much better.”

Jeremy Camp’s fingerprints are all over this project, helping with
backup vocals in “Broken” and co-writing many of the other
songs with Adie. Although a lot more mellow than the albums she did with
The Benjamin Gate, Adrienne’s strong rock vocals are still there.
Her clear voice nails each note and is backed by a crisp, sometimes acoustic
sound that’s rich with texture---a long journey from the aggressive
rock sound of her former band.

You’d never guess this was Adie’s first solo cd either musically
or lyrically, as each cut seems to flow easily to the next. My favorite
has to be “When It’s Over”, a touching number about how
much she longs to see Jesus one day. The piano opening gives way to an
electric-guitar-backed-chorus with her own harmonies, reminding me a little
bit of Joy Williams minus the pop element. “Your Way” deals
with trusting God and going His way and not our own. It’s a simple
blend of electric and acoustic guitar, well suited for the lower range
of her voice. There’s a pure hymn-like tune, “What Have I Done”,
where Adie’s voice becomes airy and angelic (Amy Grant’s “Breath
of Heaven” comes to mind.) The final touch is her catchy, updated
version of The Byrd’s “Turn, Turn, Turn”.

Don’t Wait has a simplicity that is refreshing, with enough variety
within her folk/rock genre to keep you eager for the next track, although
Benjamin Gate fans might be slightly disappointed with it’s lack
of edginess. Several cuts are radio friendly, and I can already see them
soaring to the top of the charts. Go Adie! I have a feeling you won’t
have much time anymore for that boutique of yours.

Tracy
Darlington is
a freelance writer, and her work has appeared in Brio, Breakaway,
YS, CCM Magazine, Insight, Susie Magazine,
and other publications. She has interviewed countless Christian musicians including
Rebecca St. James, Delirious, Newsboys,
Leigh Nash, Barlowgirl, Krystal Meyers, Joy Williams, Pillar, Michelle Tumes,
and many others. In her spare time she can be found riding horses or listening
to
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